Software Manager Jobs in Hamden, CT (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:
2026-04-22
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-FARMINGTON-0004 ~ 4 Farm Springs Rd ~ 4 FARM SPRINGS
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.
The following position is to join our RTX Corporate Enterprise Services Software team:
This role is responsible for integrating all aspects of Software (SW) functions into Enterprise Services (ES) Strategy and Transformation Initiatives through collaborating and partnering with suppliers, ES leaders, and functional service owners. A key component of the role is to develop supplier capabilities, partnerships and category strategies for internal use requirements.
The ideal candidate will draw from past experience with various software technologies and can assist with translating this knowledge via contract negotiations and project management skills to lead the coordination, communication and integration of suppliers to support the achievement of technical, financial and performance objectives. You will have an understanding of supplier products and develop various strategies to drive year-on-year cost savings to help RTX meet its bottom line.
An understanding of the end-to-end procurement process, from contract negotiations to requisition and PO placement is needed for this role. You will have excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to develop effective presentations and present to leadership and peers.
What You Will Do:

• Strategy Development & Negotiation: Build a strategy, lead and manage negotiations for Software (SW) contracts to ensure favorable terms and conditions to the achievement of technical, financial and performance objectives for RTX
• Demonstrated success negotiating large, complex Software and SaaS agreements with top-tier vendors (Microsoft, Atlassian, ServiceNow, Salesforce, AWS, Oracle, etc.)

• License Types: Experience with various forms of SW licensing methodologies and complex pricing analysis

• Strategy Consulting: Gathering requirements and identifying solutions to achieve desired outcomes
• Contract Review & Drafting: Review, draft, and revise a variety of contracts including software licenses and master agreements
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders including partnership peers, legal, finance, cyber to align contract terms with company objectives
• Vendor Management: Manage relationship with suppliers ensuring adherence to agreed terms, quality, and opportunity development

• Risk Management: Ensure all contracts meet RTX security, data protection, export control, and regulatory requirements, partnering with Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Legal.

• Market Analysis: Stay informed of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in software environment

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience in Consulting, Sourcing, Procurement Management with at least 5 years in the Software environment
• In-depth understanding of various types of software licensing models for Software
• Business acumen to connect technical requirements and concerns to contract performance
• Demonstrated ability to understand, prepare and present financial information, budgets and program performance and develop strategies and business cases to improve performance in these areas
• Advanced communication and presentation skills, including design and delivery of leadership-ready materials (PowerPoint, dashboards, storytelling formats)
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills. Ability to work internally with internal functional service owners in addition to external suppliers; Strong background in negotiating software contracts to drive year-on-year cost savings to help RTX meet its bottom line
• Negotiate complex commercial constructs, including multi-year enterprise agreements, usage-based pricing, SLAs, geographical requirements, and renewal terms
• Experience sourcing events (RFIs, RFPs, direct negotiations) for Software and subscription agreements

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Candidates for this role should possess a Bachelor's Degree with an MBA preferred
• Strong project management skills and ability to convert requirements into executable strategies, and ability to develop and manage an integrated master schedule
• Ability to effectively work with and communicate with all levels of management and individual contributors on the program team
• Ability to develop effective presentations and documents used for leadership reviews

What We Offer:
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• This position may be eligible for relocation.
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!
Location/Type: Hybrid
Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role:
Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
Location: Hybrid role - Farmington CT, Dallas TX, Arlington VA, or Atlanta GA
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
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